Cable Shrug Knitting Pattern {Outlander Inspired}

This cable shrug knitting pattern will allow you to create a shrug with a cabled design.

I wanted to share with you another free knitting pattern that has been inspired by the TV show Outlander.

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This pattern is part of my Outlander collection, you can see the other Outlander patterns here.

Inspired By The Outlander Costumes

Inspired by Claire Fraser wearing beautiful knitted pieces, the shrug is knit by working the honeycomb cable.

If you have never knit this cable before, it is fairly easy once you get into it.

It is very versatile, as it can be worn up high to protect your head when it is really cold, or down around your shoulders.

This is an intermediate level knitting pattern, and the techniques you will need to know are knit, purl, k2tog, CF (cable forward) and CB (cable back) as well as knitting on either circular needles to accommodate the number of stitches.

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The Honeycomb Cable Pattern

The honeycomb cable stitch pattern is an easy knitting repeat of eight rows.

It looks really intricate to knit, but it’s actually quite easy, once you get used to the pattern.

Using knit and purl techniques, plus two simple cable techniques, you can create this beautiful and modern looking design.

This is not a reversible pattern, meaning the wrong side looks different than the right side.

The cable abbreviations you need to know are :

C4B = Cable 4 Back. Slip 2 Hold Back: Knit 2 + Knit 2 from Cable Needle
C4F = Cable 4 Front. Slip 2 Hold Front: Knit 2 + Knit 2 from Cable Needle

Outlander Cable Shrug Pattern

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Skill Level – Intermediate

Gauge

10 x 10 cm /4 x 4 inches = 16 sts and 14 rows

Measurements / Sizes

Women’s small/medium

Length laying flat – 18 inches/46 cm
Width – 11 inches / 28 cm

To make this in a larger size – cast on more stitches – in multiples of 8 Stitches.

The Supplies You Need…

Yarn

2 x 100g Skeins of bulky/chunky/12 Ply yarn – I used two strands knit together of Alize Yarn 100g in grey.
You can purchase Alize yarns from YarnStreet or on Etsy.
Alize Lanagold Yarn Substitute List.
Knit with two strands together.
Yarn weight – Bulky/Chunky/12 Ply.
Yarn Weight Guide

Needles

12mm (US 17) circular knitting needles – I used my interchangeable circular needles on a 24″ cable as there were many stitches.
12mm (US 17) cable needle.

Notions

Pattern

Abbreviations / Knitting Abbreviations List

Approx = Approximately
Beg = Begin(ning)
Cont = Continue(ing)
C4F – Cable 4 forward – Slip the next two stitches onto a cable needle and hold at the front of the fabric. Knit the next two stitches from the left-hand needle and then knit the two stitches on the cable needle.
C4B – Cable 4 back – Slip the next two stitches onto a cable needle and hold at the back of the fabric. Knit the next two stitches from the left-hand needle and then knit the two stitches on the cable needle.
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together P – Purl
M1 = Make 1 stitch
Rem = Remaining
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
St(s) = Stitch(es)

Pattern Instructions

Cast on 96 stitches, pm and join in the round being careful not to twist sts.

Round 1 – Purl
Round 2 – Knit
Round 3 – Purl
Round 4 – Knit

Begin the honeycomb pattern >

Round 1 – *C4F, C4B, rep from * to end
Round 2 – Knit
Round 3 – Knit
Round 4 – Knit
Round 5 – *C4B, C4F, rep from * to end
Round 6 – Knit
Round 7 – Knit
Round 8 – Knit

Repeat rows *1-8* of the honeycomb pattern until the piece measures – 12′′ (this is just a guide – you can make it longer).

After the last row of the honeycomb pattern at your desired length – Knit 1 round.

Then cont like this:

Round 1 – Purl
Round 2 – Knit
Round 3 – Purl
Round 4 – Cast off (knit).

Weave in all loose ends.

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Cable Shrug Knitting Pattern {Outlander Inspired}

Inspired By The Outlander Costumes

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The Honeycomb Cable Pattern